Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Types
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it is a type of geranium
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
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Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
choy sum
Zonal Geranium
In German
choy sum
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
choy sum
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
choy sum
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
choy sum
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
choy sum
zonal Geranium
In Polish
choy sum
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
choy sum
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Geraniales
Family
Brassicaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Choy Sum and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Choy Sum and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Choy Sum and Zonal Geranium
Care of Choy Sum and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.